A typical internet search will yield millions of results, including lots of junk. Libraries recognize that online research is vital to any student’s work, and that’s why we provide all residents access to online research databases, with trustworthy information not available through a typical web search. And for procrastinators (and their parents), all resources are available 24/7 through mass.gov/libraries. No library card needed.

State funding to support Massachusetts Libraries is lower than it was in 1998.

96% of MBLC state funding goes right to our libraries and the residents they serve.